Iraq

Prominent Shia Cleric Condemns Taliban Over Detentions and Humiliation of Shias ——————————- Shia cleric Hussein Dad Sharifi has publicly criticized the Taliban for detaining dozens of Shia clerics and humiliating Shia citizens over religious practices, particularly the registration of “temporary…

Successful First Liver Transplant Surgery in Holy City of Karbala Saves Two Mothers’ Lives ———————————– The Imam Zain al-Abidin Hospital in the holy city of Karbala has successfully carried out its first-ever liver transplant surgeries, marking a significant milestone for…

5th Anniversary of Najaf Historic Interfaith Summit Highlighted by Cardinal Robert McElroy ————————————— A ceremony was held on Saturday, May 9, in Burtonsville, Maryland (USA) to mark the fifth anniversary of the historic interfaith summit in Najaf, Iraq, where Grand Ayatollah Sayyid…

CNN: Nearly 1,600 Ships Stranded Near Strait of Hormuz, Major Disruption to Maritime Traffic ————————————————– A significant maritime crisis has unfolded in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with approximately 1,600 commercial vessels and tankers stuck near the waterway and unable…

Border Wall between Iraq, Syria Completed to Strengthen Security and Counter Border Threats ———————————– As part of Iraq’s security policies along its western borders, the construction of a concrete wall along the Iraq-Syria border has been fully completed. Iraqi officials…

Cleric of Sayyida Zaynab Shrine (peace be upon her) Martyred in Grenade Attack Near Damascus ————————————— A prominent religious figure serving at the Sayyida Zaynab Shrine (peace be upon her) was martyred in a targeted attack in the Syrian capital’s…

Vatican Pope Extends Wishes of Peace and Blessings to the Iraqi People ————————————————- Pope Leo XIV has expressed his appreciation for a gift received from Iraq’s Endowment Office for Christian, Yazidi, and Mandaean Religions, while extending wishes of peace and…

Fraudulent Messages, Blockades Add to Strain on Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz ——————————— Amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, shipping companies and seafarers in the Persian Gulf face increasing difficulties, including a surge in fraudulent activities and…

Ceasefire Between Israel, Lebanon Takes Effect as Iran Keeps Strait of Hormuz Open —————————————- A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come into force with backing from the United Nations, while Iran announced that the strategically vital Strait of…

UK, EU, Russia Urge Diplomacy After Failed US–Iran Talks in Pakistan ———————————————— Global leaders have called for restraint and renewed diplomacy following the collapse of US–Iran peace talks hosted in Pakistan, warning against further escalation in the Middle East conflict.…